Composers and songwriters

An exclusive account of the extraordinary life of Elvis Aaron Presley.

Formed from the erosion of Joy Division after the suicide of Ian Curtis, New Order were early pioneers of the synthesizer in dance music, coupled with deep bass lines.

Pete Doherty's short but explosive career has embraced all the classic rock 'n' roll cliches: a wildly exciting band - The Libertines - hailed as saviours of rock, a bitter fall out with a musical partner, drug problems leading to prison, an affair with a world-famous model, and sufficient tabloid headlines to paper the side of a house.

A budget-priced edition of the top-selling investigation into the controversial death of Doors singer, Jim Morrison.

Marc Bolan was the very first superstar of the 1970s.

In this biography, Robert Walker skilfully blends the fascinating story of Rachmaninoff's life with the historical background of his times.

Recognised as one of the first 'bands of the people' Status Quo's ultimate aim has always been to 'send an audience home happy' which they continue to do the world over.

This updated edition of Madonna Style includes details of Madonna's new 2012 album and subsequent World Tour, her advertising campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana, her clothing lines, her Hard Candy album and more.

They were the pioneers of American hardcore, forming in California in 1978 and splitting up 8 years later leaving behind them a trail of blood, carnage and brutal, brilliant music.

This edition of the book compiles more outrageous opinions and unrehearsed interviews from the former Beatles and the people who surrounded them.

Rebels With A Cause is an in-depth account of Green Day's 20-year journey from their scrappy high school band days to international stardom.

With her urban prom-queen style and West London punk attitude, Lily Allen is recognised worldwide as much for her quirky image and party-girl reputation as her music.

How do you get from the poverty of London's East End to the glitz and glamour of the Oscars?

In When Rock Met Reggae, Steven Blush takes a spirited, cross-genre perspective in this illuminating chronicle (Booklist) of the crossover of Jamaican, British, and American sounds that changed the face of popular music.

The indispensable consumers' guide to the music of Nick Drake.

The indispensable guide to the music of Bob Marley.

Die Geschichte Der Pogues gestaltet sich ebenso ausschweifend und turbulent wie ihre mitreienden, aufwuhlenden Songs.

With an introduction by Sir Roger Moore, Cinema Sex Sirens centres around a select number of actresses, from cinematic legends to some whose names are barely known by the general public who capitalised on their natural beauty during this era.

Die definitive Geschichte des klassischen post-punk/gothic Pop-Gruppe aus Crawley, der globale Superstars unwahrscheinlich geworden - The Cure.

She's stronger than she's ever been.

This riveting book by Paul Balmer is the definitive biography of a unique musician whose life spanned the 20th century.

Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks is a musical visionary, a poet and an enduring style icon with a truly phenomenal life story.

Jamie Foreman is one of Britain's most iconic actors.

Leverage the power of FL Studio 20 to create and compose production-quality songs and develop professional music production skillsKey FeaturesLeverage the power of FL Studio to create your own production-level musicDevelop widely applicable music production skills and learn how to promote your musicUtilize cutting-edge tools to fuel your creative ideas and publish your songsBook DescriptionFL Studio is a cutting-edge software music production environment and an extremely powerful and easy-to-use tool for creating music.

Antonio Vivaldi's rediscovery after World War II quickly led him from obscurity to his present renown as one of the most popular 18th-century composers.

Antonio Vivaldi's rediscovery after World War II quickly led him from obscurity to his present renown as one of the most popular 18th-century composers.

Are you disconnected from God?

The Ramones cut an unforgettable swathe through decades of popular music.

Hailed as a masterpiece for its original interpretations of Beethoven's life and music.

There's No Bones in Ice Cream, by Sylvain Sylvain, is the inside story of glam heroes the New York Dolls - outrageous, defiant, sleaze kings, transgender posers, drug casualties and victims, not just of their own excess but of an unsympathetic music industry that simply didn't know how to process them.

David Bowie: The Golden Years chronicles Bowie's creative life during the 1970s, the decade that defined his career.

Eighty-four years old and terminally ill with cancer, psychiatrist Pat Ferguson wants nothing more than for her life, which no longer brings her joy, to be over.

A collection of articles and reviews.

A pioneering "e;horror-punk"e; band, the Misfits are legends in their own time.

Crazy in Love explores the astonishing life and career of Beyonce Knowles, the Texan teenager who rose from performing in hometown backyards to being the most recognisable face on the planet.

In Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage, James L.

Alex Norths A Streetcar Named Desire: A Film Score Guide examines the acclaimed score for Elia Kazans much-celebrated adaptation of Tennessee Williamss A Streetcar Named Desire (1951).

You Really Got Me is Nick Hasted's illuminating biography of The Kinks, drawing on years of in-depth interviews with Ray and Dave Davies and shedding new light on a turbulent 30-year career scarred by suicide attempts, on-stage fights and recurring mental breakdowns.

Taiji ist ein grundlegendes Konzept der taoistischen Philosophie und der Name Taijiquan bezieht sich auf den Kampfkunststil, dessen Prinzipien sich aus dieser Philosophie ableiten.

As with most great bands, it is difficult to remember a time when Blur weren't a part of Britain's rich musical landscape.

Frank Zappa's reputation as one of rock's maverick geniuses has continued to grow since his death in 1993.

The indispensable consumers' guide to the music of Genesis, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1980s.

By way of thank you to everyone who has had a part in my music, this book is the fullest answer to the question I was asked more than any other 'what was that song about then?

Simply a must read for anyone who seeks a behind-the-scenes peek of some of Hollywood's classic films.

Addressing their shared passion for literature, art, and music, this book documents how Samuel Beckett and David Bowie produce extraordinarily empathetic creative outputs that reflect the experience and the effect of alienation.

Strengthen your faith with a daily dose of truth, morality, and biblical wisdom from A&E Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson in this 100-day devotional.

Learn to celebrate the smallest victories and unlock some of life's greatest joys!

Behind the glamour and the crowds.

Classic biography of one of the great figures of modern popular music, the inventor of the 'Wall Of Sound', legendary sixties record producer Phil Spector.